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Hofner 185 Artist Electric Bass Red (Pre-Owned, Circa 1963, VG+) #2072

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The Hofner 185 Artist Electric Bass has an Abachi Body, Rounded Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Original Open Gear Tuners, Floating Bridge, Original "Staple" Pickups, Incl. Period-Correct Case.

Bridge pickup rewound by Kent Armstrong pickups.

Specifications:

  • Brand : Hofner
  • Model : 185 Artist Electric Bass
  • Colour : Red
  • Body : Abachi
  • Neck : Maple
  • Neck Profile : Rounded
  • Fingerboard : Rosewood
  • Nut Width : 1.7"
  • Scale Length : 30"
  • Tuners : Original Open Gear
  • Bridge : Floating
  • Pickups : Original "Staple"
  • Controls : Pickups On/Off, 2x Volume, 2x tone
  • No. of Strings : 4
  • Case/Gigbag : Period-Correct Case
  • Condition : Pre-Owned, Circa 1963, VG+

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While we strive to provide accurate specifications, they are based on our assessment and may not be definitive. Variations may exist due to previous ownership, modifications, or wear. We are based in Farnham, Surrey, UK. If you are able to we encourage in-store inspection and playtesting before purchase.

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Amount of credit £719.10. 6 monthly repayments of £119.85. Representative APR 0.00%. Total amount repayable £719.10.
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Installment Amount £119.85/month
Repayment Term 6 months
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Delivery

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UK Delivery (mainland and non-extended areas): Free, next day service as standard on all guitars. Saturday delivery services also available. Please contact us if you wish to specify a particular delivery date.

Non-UK Delivery: Worldwide shipping prices are calculated at the checkout. Fully insured and tracked via UPS. Please note; customs and duty charges will be payable on delivery.

No hassle returns

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Once back we will refund (minus restocking charge) or exchange the item if preferred. Online purchases only.

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As soon as a guitar is sold it will be fully set-up to ensure it is playing great right out of the box. It will then go through an inspection checklist and is checked again for quality and playability by two more members of staff. Let us know any preferred setup requirements and we will be happy to oblige!

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Ex Demo/New Old Stock Products

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  • From an official authorised dealer,
  • Identical to the product we are selling (model, colour, specs),
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Usually these cheaper prices are offered by online-only warehouse retailers with little overheads and a "stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap" philosophy, sacrificing the customer service that's essential to back-up any purchase.

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  • In stock if the website says it is,
  • Guitars fully setup to any given requirements by one of our full time in-house guitar techs prior to dispatch,
  • Triple checked through our extensive quality control,
  • Safely and securely packaged, then dispatched using UPS - fully tracked and insured,
  • Full after-sales customer support.
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